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Today's newscast includes these stories: Cycling safety — Asheville leads state in cyclist deaths, infrastructure lags. / Farm relief — Helene-hit apple farms get long-delayed disaster relief funds. / Hellbender habitat — Hellbender becomes symbol of weakened protections for wildlife. / Water systems — $686M available to rebuild Helene-damaged water infrastructure. / HOP program — Medicaid pilot e...

Today's newscast includes these stories: Kim Roney again challenges Mayor Manheimer, prioritizing affordability and resilience. / Buncombe weighs reparations plan addressing disparities in education, health, economy. / Buncombe readies 2026 revaluation; new rules target fair assessments. / McKibbon sues insurer for $12.5M Helene business-interruption coverage. / Goombay Festival returns this weeke...

Today's newscast includes these stories: UNCA hosts three-day post-Helene symposium with 70+ events /  MANNA begins demolishing flood-ruined site; city prioritizes safety compliance /  Woodfin riverfront greenway delayed; construction 2028, opening summer 2029 /  Hundreds rally in Asheville for workers’ rights, living wages /  Sept. 17 forum examines impacts of Trump’s omnibus bill / 

Today's newscast includes these stories: Feds release $184M AmeriCorps funds, restoring WNC Helene recovery jobs. Asheville, ATG advance downtown arts venue; studies and grants forthcoming. WNC rethinks flood alerts; counties eye sirens amid mixed results. Mission Hospital targets 200 hires, bolstering staff before trauma review. Rankin garage partially reopens; Wall Street upper levels closed.

Today's newscast includes these stories: Kuwohi road closes two mornings for Cherokee student programs. Judge denies public dashcam release in Hendersonville shooting case. Almanac: colder Asheville winter; heavier snow south, lighter north. Boomtown FestAVL runs through Sunday; free Asheville Symphony finale. Labor Day rally backs workers’ rights at Pack Square.

Today's newscast includes these stories: Asheville council expands panhandling bans to more high-traffic corridors. Asheville legalizes e-scooters, skateboards in bike lanes citywide. Asheville veteran arrested after White House flag-burning protest. WNC luminaries dominate 2025 North Carolina Award honorees. NAIA track championships coming to Asheville in 2026, 2027.

Today's newscast includes these stories: $10.9M lottery funds bolster Buncombe and Asheville school programs. Council considers expanding no-solicit zones on Asheville’s high-speed corridors. Asheville seeks public input for next city manager search. FEMA adds $28M for Helene recovery; parks, roads, utilities. Five Buncombe schools open serenity rooms supporting teacher wellness.

Today's newscast includes these stories: ICE detains Buncombe man at courthouse, spurring transparency concerns amid enforcement spike. Seven WNC school districts reopen: free meals, stricter rules, facility upgrades follow. Costco plans 25-acre Enka store; neighbors worry about peak traffic. Ex-students sue Asheville Academy, alleging abuse, neglect, and cover-up. Chimney Rock restaurant reopens,...

Today's newscast includes these stories: Blue Ridge Parkway Reopens After Yearlong Helene Repairs
38-mile stretch near Asheville. Moe Davis Exits NC-11 Race, Blasts Democratic Leaders After Helene, Communities Rediscovered Word-of-Mouth News WNC Democrats Urge Action Beyond Street Protests NC Elections Board Launches Voter Registration Repair Drive
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Today's newscast includes these stories: Swannanoa residents complete disaster prep training, nearly a year after Hurricane Helene. Asheville Middle School’s Blair Johnston earns district Principal of the Year honors. AB Tech’s $30 million Futures Factory project set to expand trade and tech education opportunities. New report finds NC lagging in civic engagement; schools and nonprofits look for f...

Today's newscast includes these stories: Buncombe commissioners send letter raising serious patient safety and staffing concerns about Mission Hospital’s Level I trauma application. Commissioners approve $5 million grant match for A-B Tech training center and call for UNC Asheville transparency. Mayor Esther Manheimer announces run for fourth term. Mulch fire at TBD Landfill in Haywood County cont...

Today's newscast includes these stories: Mission Hospital seeks Level I trauma center status amid local concerns. Buncombe starts reappraisal in era of fast-rising home prices Two sewer line river crossings are being built at Asheville parks. After EPA cuts, NC solar program for low-income homes is on the line Asheville Regional Airport Rebrands to Highlight Regional Spirit

Today's newscast includes these stories: Helene’s economic toll still weighs on WNC small businesses despite widespread reopenings, a new Mountain BizWorks survey finds. Hendersonville’s Only Hope WNC cuts ties with its founder and overhauls governance after his arrest, pledging tighter safeguards. Asheville needs volunteers to count cyclists and pedestrians that guide safety investments and grant...

Today's newscast includes these stories: UNC Asheville pauses stadium plan, launches review commission. Homelessness concerns in West Asheville spark new outreach program. Smokies cite visitor for feeding bears, renew strict safety warnings. Army Corps begins demolishing 22 condemned Buncombe homes. Walton Street Park upgrades move forward with city–community partnership.

Today's newscast includes these stories: Antitrust settlement scrutiny: What HCA–Ballad oversight could mean for Mission and WNC care access. Tariffs bite: Asheville eateries raise prices as import and supply costs climb. Sunshine test: Judge lets Asheville Watchdog’s open‑meetings case against the city move ahead. Venue clash: Court trims claims but financial fight over “Asheville Yards” continue...

Today's newscast includes these stories: Mission Hospital cited after 29-minute delay responding to patient bathroom call. Asheville may expand no-panhandling zones to more busy corridors. Katie Kurdys enters race for Buncombe County district attorney. AdventHealth releases designs for Weaverville hospital amid legal delays. NC freeze on legal-aid funds could slow Helene recovery in WNC.

Today's newscast includes these stories: Downtown Asheville sees about 40 closures since Helene, even as new openings emerge. Clyde’s volunteer recovery hub will close Aug. 26 over floodplain safety concerns. Asheville breaks ground on a $75 million pump station upgrade to strengthen water service. Marquee in the River Arts District is set to reopen after year‑long flood recovery. A Q&A clarif...

Today's newscast includes these stories: $75M Carrier Bridge wastewater upgrade launches, limiting river access temporarily. Former UNCA staffer appeals whistleblower case tied to COVID-era research. Sanders rallies 3,600 in Asheville against oligarchy, low wages, and service cuts. Mission Hospital ranked among North Carolina’s best for quality care. Cooler, stormier week ahead; flood alerts issue...

Today's newscast includes these stories: MANNA FoodBank warns SNAP policy shifts could drive a new surge in food assistance demand. Asheville’s urban‑heat mitigation work is paused for a year, with equity in focus when efforts resume. Lake Lure will demolish the storm‑damaged Flowering Bridge starting Aug. 18, with programming to continue nearby. Team Rubicon restores South Asheville Cemetery, pai...

Today's newscast includes these stories: Asheville City Schools board to approve $244K facilities study for long-range capital planning. BizWorks survey finds WNC small businesses lost an average $322K in Helene flooding recovery. Buncombe County ends its last mandatory single-family zoning district to diversify housing stock. City Council to add four Helene-recovery and resilience advisory boards...

Today's newscast includes these stories: Asheville City Council advances zoning changes to promote affordable housing (Citizen-Times) Buncombe County launches a nonprofit incubator pilot focused on local social issues (Mountain Xpress) Evening bus service expands on two Asheville routes with federal support (Blue Ridge Public Radio) Asheville Design Center to lead community redesign of Pack Square...

Today's newscast includes these stories: $5 M land bank approved for Merrimon Avenue affordable housing. Microplastics now exceed fish larvae in French Broad River, study warns. Airport hits record July passengers; runway swap 60 % done. Buncombe schools adopt phone-free classroom rule countywide. Bent Creek trails shut a week after repeat black-bear encounters.

Today's newscast features stories about: Re-imagining a Post-Helene City Your Say on the Next Decade of Roads & Rails Grants to Keep Mountain Farms in Production Sidewalk upgrade set for Patton Avenue safety corridor Record-Cool August, but Soaking Rains Ahead

Today's newscast includes stories about: The City of Asheville rushes $66 million in temporary water fixes. Jobless rate flat but still above pre-storm norm. State may cite HCA for Mission deal shortfalls. Duke Energy says grid can handle the heat; Greyhound set to return. Speaker flap roils Democrats ahead of NC-11 gala.

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